The State Veterinarian may authorize disposal of dead poultry by a method other than as provided in § 3.2-6025 or 3.2-6026 if he determines that the alternative method meets standards for disposal of dead poultry.

Terms Used In Virginia Code 3.2-6028

  • Dead poultry: means poultry, exclusive of those intentionally slaughtered, that die as a result of disease, injury, or of natural causes, upon any premises in the Commonwealth. See Virginia Code 3.2-6024
  • Disposal: means to put dead poultry into a landfill or the complete destruction of dead poultry in an incinerator or a disposal pit, or by rendering or composting. See Virginia Code 3.2-6024
  • Poultry: means all chickens, ducks, turkeys, or other domestic fowls being raised or kept on any premises in the Commonwealth for profit. See Virginia Code 3.2-6024
  • State Veterinarian: means the veterinarian employed by the Commissioner as provided in § 3. See Virginia Code 3.2-5900

Code 1950, § 3-583.5; 1962, c. 157; 1966, c. 702, § 3.1-746; 1972, c. 90; 1992, c. 101; 2008, c. 860.

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